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Crossroads Talisman Hawke's Bay NZ 2007

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94/100 55

Made from an undisclosed mix of grape varieties grown in Gimblett Gravels. Dense, sweet fruit with layers of complex fruit and spice flavours including plum, cassis, anise, tar, licorice and cracked black pepper. The wine has a solid backbone of firm, ripe tannins. Great cellaring potential.

Tasted: Sep 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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